Pierce the Problem; Deflate Fatigue

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Review on March 19, 2009

Many women in the midst of menopause report that their energy levels consistently bottom out, causing them to struggle throughout the day to accomplish their necessary tasks. A practice that is gaining mainstream acceptance could hit the nail on the head in reducing fatigue: acupuncture.

For many years acupuncture has been known in Eastern medicine to reduce many physical symptoms, including fatigue. But often Westerners have dismissed the practice as hocus pocus. With an ever-growing multicultural world, old thoughts about acupuncture are becoming tired.

Menopausal symptoms, and fatigue in particular, have been diminished with acupuncture for a long time, in China, particularly. One acupuncture practitioner says that acupuncture can cure menopausal fatigue 9 out of 10 times.

The Eastern view of how acupuncture alleviates fatigue is that the body's energy (qi - pronounced chee) becomes blocked. Thin needles are inserted into certain pressure points that act to unclog the energy, and thus limit the symptom of fatigue.

However, because fatigue can be caused by a multitude of factors, it's important to approach the problem from many different directions. Even though fatigue during menopause is likely a product of hormonal imbalance, there are other steps that a woman can take to boost her energy at any stage in life. For instance, studies have shown that about 80% of people have low levels of magnesium. Magnesium deficiencies can lead to fatigue. Therefore, magnesium supplements, often in the form of vitamin B injections can help with fatigue.

So, to best combat fatigue, blend a bit of East with West, acupuncture with vitamins, and enjoy a revitalized energy level.

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